Red Lentil Penne with Swiss Chard, Lemon & Parmigiano Cheese
2021-01-12- , Type: Entrée, Product Line: Barilla Legume Pasta
Instructions
Step 1
1. Bring two pots of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the directions. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of the dish.
Step 2
2. In a non-stick skillet, toast the pine nuts, season with salt, and set aside.
Step 3
3. In one of the pots, boil the greens for five minutes in salted water, drain and squeeze the excess water out. In a skillet sauté garlic with olive oil, add roughly chopped greens, cook for two minutes, stir in lemon juice and zests, reduce to half.
Step 4
4. Drain the pasta and toss with veggies, stir in Parmigiano and top with pine nuts before serving
Ingredients
- 1 Box Barilla Red Lentil Penne
- 4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Bunches Swiss chard, stems removed
- 1 clove garlic, whole
- 1 lemon, zests and juice separated
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 Cup Parmigiano, grated
- 1 Tbsp. pine nuts
Chef Recommended Cuts
- Red Lentil Penne